Tarian Group Appoints Rob Genkin as Chief Financial Officer

Tarian Group, a provider of protective security and ancillary services backed by Nautic Partners, has appointed Rob Genkin as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Genkin brings more than 15 years of experience in finance, M&A, and strategy across both public and PE-backed companies. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Ryze Claim Solutions, a Bain Capital–backed insurance claims adjusting platform, where he was recruited by the CEO and board to professionalize the finance function, lead M&A execution, and accelerate value creation. During his tenure, he grew baseline EBITDA by 40%, closed two acquisitions that grew revenue approximately 25%, and built out the company’s FP&A and integration capabilities from the ground up.

Prior to Ryze, Mr. Genkin served as SVP of Finance and M&A at Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD), a publicly traded insurance claims adjusting firm with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and 10,000 employees worldwide. In that role he led FP&A, M&A, Strategy, and Investor Relations, closed five transactions across North America and Europe, and presented regularly to the board on financial performance, M&A activity, and strategic priorities.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Genkin held investment roles at Cook & Bynum Capital Management, Caravel Management, and Cleargate Capital, where he covered international equities across developed and emerging markets. He began his career at Leopard Capital, a frontier markets private equity firm, where he led turnaround strategy for a distressed portfolio company in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Genkin holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Tarian Group

Tarian Group is a provider of protective security and ancillary services, offering guarding services, integrated security technology, risk advisory, and preparedness training to clients across aviation, critical infrastructure, healthcare, government facilities, and commercial and residential properties. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, Tarian is backed by Nautic Partners. For more information, visit www.tariangroup.com.

About Nautic Partners

Nautic Partners is a middle-market private equity firm that has managed over $9.5 billion in equity capital since its founding in 1986. The firm has completed more than 150 platform acquisitions and targets equity investments of $50 to $400 million in companies with proven business models, defensible market positions, and strong growth potential. Nautic’s areas of focus include healthcare, industrials, and outsourced services. For more information, visit www.nautic.com.

About Vardis

Vardis is a leading international executive search firm with offices in the US, UK, and Germany. Its PE focus, pre-deal offering, and data-driven approach make it a trusted partner to private equity sponsors for senior executive and board-level recruitment. For more information, visit www.vardis.com.